Tickets for children (under 15)
Children under 5
Up to three children under the age of 5 can travel for free when accompanied by a responsible passenger. The fare for 5 to 15 year olds will apply for any additional children you are travelling with.
Find information about carrying small children in prams and buggies in our conditions of carriage.
5–15 year olds
Singles and Returns
Single tickets are perfect if you only want to make one journey a day.
A return ticket enables you to travel back again. Child return tickets are not available within the Oxford SmartZone, instead purchase a DayRider.
Child DayRider tickets
Children aged 5 to 15 can travel with a child DayRider ticket. They offer unlimited daily travel in your chosen travel zone or zones and are valid until end of service. Group DayRider tickets are also available in some areas. They offer unlimited travel for up to five people, any combination of adults and children.
MegaRider 18 & under tickets
We have a range of weekly bus tickets available for passengers aged 18 and under. You can choose more than one zone to travel in and how long you want your ticket for. You’ll need to show your ID to prove your age.
Where available, you can pay for a MegaRider Xtra ticket by a monthly recurring payment and add it to your StagecoachSmart card .
Oxford SmartZone 18 & under passes
Children aged 5 to 18 can get an Oxford SmartZone 18 & under pass, which gives you a 25% discount on adult Oxford SmartZone passes.
It’s perfect if you want to use Stagecoach, Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel services within the Oxford SmartZone area.
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